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Int’l community hails Afghan reform agenda at London conference

LONDON, Dec. 5 (NsNewsWire) — The international community on Thursday welcomed Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s reform agenda for his country at a conference in London, with more than 50 countries reaffirming their commitment to support Afghanistan’s security and development. Britain and Afghanistan co-hosted the London conference to discuss Afghanistan’s future and international support for it […]

Bangladesh lifts ban on allrounder Shakib

DHAKA, Dec. 5 (NsNewsWire) — Bangladesh cricket officials have lifted the ban on allrounder Shakib Al Hasan playing in overseas events, paving the way for him to compete in Australia’s Big Bash League in two weeks. Bangladesh Cricket Board president Nazmul Hassan Papon made the announcement on Thursday, after consent from all board directors, reports […]

New Service Aims to Speed Flow of Low-Carbon Technologies to Asia

LIMA, PERU, Dec. 5 (NsNewsWire) — A new service set up by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) aims to match buyers and sellers of low-carbon technologies to speed technology transfer to developing Asia. “Asia is the tip of the spear as far as climate change impacts are concerned. We need to ensure a swifter flow […]

Land pact with Bangladesh: Mamata does a U-turn, gives approval for dea

Coochbehar, Indian, Dec. 5 (NsNewsWire) — The hope for implementation of the long-pending Land Boundary Agreement with Bangladesh brightened up today with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee declaring her approval for the deal, saying “the problem will be solved soon”. “A solution is being worked out for border enclaves. (I) hope the problem will […]

“Prothom Partho” at Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre

DHAKA, Dec. 4 (NsNewsWire) — Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC), Dhaka in association with Asian Paints and Marico Bangladesh is organising a presentation of drama “Prothom Partho” by Abdullah Al Mamun Theatre School Praktoni at 6:30 PM on December 6, 2014 at IGCC, House No. 35, Road No. 24, Gulshan-1, Dhaka. ‘Prothom Partho’, which has […]

UNR students head for med study in Bangladesh

Reno-based medical students are studying disease in Bangladesh and bringing the knowledge home, thanks to a Reno nonprofit. DuWell Medical will announce more programs at its Monday fundraiser, Curry for Kids. The nonprofit, started by Reno’s Kowsar Khan, sends students from University of Nevada, Reno to DuWell’s Bangladesh clinic, reports RGJ. DuWell also hopes to […]

Bangladesh exports 25,000 tons of rice to Sri Lanka

DHAKA, Dec. 4 (NsNewsWire) –Bangladesh will export 25,000 metric tons of rice to Sri Lanka. In this connection, Sarwar Khan, director general of Bangladesh’s Directorate of Food, and Nalin Fernando, chairman of Lanka Sathosa Ltd, signed the agreement on be half their respective sides on Wednesday in capital Dhaka. Bangladesh exported rice at 450 U.S. […]

Renowned Philanthropist Abul Kashem Laid to Rest In His Home Village

DHAKA, Dec. 4 (NsNewsWire) — Hundreds of people bid a final farewell to their hero Abul Kashem, who was buried at his ancestral home in Chandpur last week. Family members and dignitaries joined together Wednesday to bid farewell to the greater Noakhali region’s renowned philanthropist in a Salat-e-Janaza or Namaze Janaza ( Funeral prayer) attended […]